Natural gas producer Consol Energy turns to a startup that’s got a solar-powered way to purify wastewater produced in the hydraulic fracturing process.
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Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Used Solar In Orbit
Its purpose is shrouded in mystery but we do know one thing about the U.S. Air Force’s robotic X-37B space plane, which flew back to Earth recently after a 15-month stint in orbit — it runs on solar.
Intelligent, Solar-Managed Windows: The Next Big Thing?
Using a proprietary nanotech application, RavenBrick has created a cheap, easy-to-apply filter that switches clear windows to a tinted state when heated.
Can Solar Save Texas’ Bacon When Summer Sizzles?
A new study sponsored by the solar industry makes the case for PV as an answer to Texas’ summer energy challenges.
Solar-Powered Camper Provides Serious Off-Grid Luxury
The exterior of this solar-powered camper might look fierce, but it’s all soft and cuddly on the inside.
Crowdfunding A Solar Surge: Solar Mosaic On The Move
Solar Mosaic, with new venture funding and a grant from the Obama administration, could be ushering in a new era of crowdfunded renewable energy development.
US Solar Starts 2012 With Another Banner Quarter
The U.S. solar industry installed a record 506 megawatts of new PV capacity in the first quarter of 2012, an 85 percent increase over the first quarter of 2011.
New Mexico Airport Completes 1 MW Solar Project
The final phase of a solar array at Albuquerque’s main airport has been completed, translating to one megawatt of power.
Iowa Boosts Solar, Other Clean Energy Incentives
Under a new law, Iowa homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when they install a solar power system.
Space-Based Solar: Around-The-Clock Power?
Aerospace engineers in Scotland have hit on a novel way to get round one of the main drawback of solar power – its inconsistency.
Solar Net Metering Wins Expansion In California
A unanimous vote by the California Public Utilities Commission means twice as many consumers will be paid for excess power sent back to the grid.
China Solar Dispute Boils With New Allegations
SolarWorld’s CEO lashes out at the U.S. industry’s leading trade group and China says five U.S. states are violating trade rules with renewable energy subsidies.
Solar Cell Eye Implants: Sight For The Blind?
Scientists at Stanford University have come up with a system to help blind people see again using retinal implants that operate like tiny solar cells.
China Solar Hit With Big New Tariffs In US Ruling
The Commerce Department announces antidumping duties of around 31 percent on China’s largest solar companies, and up to nearly 250 percent on other manufacturers.